Meaning & use
chow
Informal word for food, especially a meal that is about to be or has just been served.
See it in a sentence
After the long hike, the campers were more than ready for some hot chow.
The soldiers lined up outside the mess hall as soon as chow was announced.
A note on using this word
Chow is casual slang, common in military and outdoor contexts, and also appears in the phrase "chow down," meaning to eat eagerly.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Informal phrase "chow down," meaning to eat food, especially heartily or eagerly.
The kids chowed down on pizza the moment it arrived.
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